California is about to give Hollywood studios a lucrative tax deal during the writers' strike
A bill at Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk makes California's film and TV tax credit refundable for cash. It also mandates productions to comply with new firearm safety protocols inspired by the 2021 "Rust" shooting and implements requirements for meeting diversity targets.
2023-06-30 20:22
From caterers to cowboy outfitters: Writers' strike hits Hollywood economy
By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES Before Hollywood writers walked off the job in early May,
2023-06-28 18:29
Directors Guild of America reaches tentative deal as writers strike goes on
The Directors Guild of America reached a "historic" tentative deal for wages, works hours, residuals and even artificial intelligence Saturday night as the writer's strike continues.
2023-06-05 01:16
'Hot labor summer': Los Angeles unions back Hollywood writers
By Jorge Garcia LOS ANGELES Unions representing teachers, truck drivers and other workers who will be headed soon
2023-05-27 10:48
Writers strike: Studios want writers to trust them on streaming. Here's why they don't
When Indiana Jones tells Marion Ravenwood "Trust me" in "Raiders of the Lost Ark," she tries to punch him in the face (again). Writers striking against the major studios have a pretty good idea how she felt. Because when studios say, "Trust us," Hollywood's talent has a long history that explains why they don't.
2023-05-11 03:29